Huadu Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Huadu Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Huadu Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a classic red tourism destination and a patriotic education base.

Huadu Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is located at No. 11, Gymnasium, Xinhua Town, Huadu District, adjacent to the renowned Xiuquan Middle School in the district. Covering an area of 10,206 square meters, it was built to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs from Huadu who fought since the Xinhai Revolution. In November 1994, it was designated by the Huadu Municipal Committee of the CPC and the Huadu Municipal Government as one of the first patriotic education bases. The main entrance of the cemetery originally faced south, but because the south side was right next to the campus of Xiuquan Middle School, access was inconvenient. Later, the north gate was made the main entrance. The cemetery is enclosed by crimson iron railings, and the gate itself is also a barred iron gate. Inside, there is a small cement plaza, around which some dual-support publicity boards are hung. It is usually empty, but serves as a parking lot during Tomb-Sweeping Festival or Martyrs' Memorial Day. Beyond the plaza is a three-bay, four-pillar cement memorial archway. The front of the archway features a couplet written by Mr. Hu Wenhuan and calligraphed by Mr. Huang Guoqiang: “Martyrs’ blood enriches the land, their heroic spirit and noble integrity live on; loyal souls merge with chrysanthemum stones, their unyielding bones forge an eternal monument,” and “Living as heroes, dying as brave spirits, revered through the ages; blessings spread across rivers and mountains, their virtues shine like the sun and moon, admired by all.” The horizontal inscription reads “Immortal Spirits Live On.” The reverse side reads: “The homeland has taken flight, mountains and rivers sing together in praise of a prosperous age; new blossoms bloom forever, urban and rural areas compete in wealth to honor the martyrs,” and “A single thread of fragrance flows from the Ba River, leaving an immortal name; timeless virtues shine on Yashan Mountain, bringing enduring prosperity.” The horizontal inscription here is “Sun and Moon Shine Together.”

Xinhua Subdistrict: Xinhua Subdistrict is the political, economic, cultural, technological, and international exchange hub of Huadu District, Guangzhou. It is home to the Huadu District Committee and District People’s Government, located in the southern part of Huadu District. The Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, National Highway 107, and National Highway 106 run north-south through the subdistrict, while waterways connect the Ba River to the Pearl River. The area houses the Huadu Port, Guangzhou North Railway Station, and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. On May 28, 2005, in accordance with directives from the provincial Party committee and government, the district committee and government officially dissolved Xinhua Town and established Xinhua Subdistrict. The total area of the subdistrict is 112 square kilometers, including an urban area of 33... More details about Xinhua Subdistrict ++